Behavior Consultant (BSC)

Description:

The Institute for Behavior Change is an award-winning nonprofit organization that has been training full-time and

part-time staff to deliver mental health treatment and behavioral support to children in their schools and

communities since 1996. We offer training and support to new professionals who are seeking to expand their careers

as specialists in the treatment, evaluation and education of children. We specialize in using Applied Behavior

Analysis (ABA) principles and practices to deliver Intensive Behavioral Health Services to children under the age of

14 with Autism and ADHD symptoms who live in Delaware, Bucks and Montgomery Counties in Pennsylvania.

Job Description:

We are seeking dedicated and compassionate Behavior Consultants. We employ licensed BC staff

and help unlicensed BCs create a successful path toward licensure. Our goal is to provide you with the most

fulfilling, meaningful employment experience as a professional in charge of successful behavioral change programs

that improve the quality of life for children and their families. As a supervisor of BHT providers you will coordinate

treatment planning with clients, families and other caregivers. You will monitor treatment progress carefully, and will

receive paid training and supervision from BCBA staff that will help to expand your own knowledge base and skill set.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise Behavioral Health Technicians to help them expand their service delivery skills, crisis prevention and therapeutic behavior management skills
• Create and monitor individualized treatment plans for children and adolescents, making improvements as necessary and collaborating with parents and other caregivers.
• Train staff, caregivers and families to use evidence-based strategies to maximum therapeutic benefit.
• Create professional documentation of treatment plans and service delivery records using Electronic Health
• Record software developed specifically for behavioral treatment providers (Central Reach).
• Administration is always available to assist in the management of unusual incidents and emergencies.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of mental health diagnoses and behavioral treatment methodologies.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work collaboratively with children, families, and other professionals.
• Strong observational and analytical skills to assess progress in behavioral treatment.
• Commitment to ethical practices and compliance with relevant regulations.

Benefits:

• Highly competitive compensation and the best training and supervision available in the IBHS field.
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Individual Supervision
• Paid Training
• Medical Insurance
• Employer Paid Group Life Insurance: $20,000
• Additional Voluntary Benefits: Vision, Dental, Short-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Accidental Coverage, Critical
• Illness, Hospital Indemnity
• Up to $5000 tuition reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Supportive administrative and clinical team
• Meaningful work that makes a lasting difference in children’s lives

Salary:

• Unlicensed Behavior Consultant: $50-$65/hour based on experience
• Licensed Behavior Consultant: $75-$90/hour based on experience

We are dedicated to making your time with the Institute for Behavior Change the most satisfying and

personally, rewarding employment experience of your professional career. We welcome applicants who are

passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of children. If you are a Behavior Consultant looking to

join our supportive team, we encourage you to contact us.

Visit us on-line at www.ibc-pa.org and send employment inquiries to [email protected].

STATEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION:

We provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, creed, color, religious belief, sex, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, or veteran status.
Employment opportunities shall be provided for applicants with disabilities and reasonable accommodation(s) shall be made to meet the physical or mental limitations of qualified applicants or employees.

Requirements:

• Master's Degree in Psychology, Applied Behavior Analysis, Social Work or Education
• Current Pennsylvania Criminal Background Clearance, PA Child Abuse Clearance and FBI Clearance
• Physical exam indicating overall general health and a negative TB test